PIGEON FLYING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 201, 26 August 1930, Page 13

PIGEON FLYING.

AUCKLAND RACING SOCIETY. The above society flew its third race of the old bird season from Taumarunui in fine weather. The birds were dispatched on their 145-mile journey by the stationmaster at 10.30 a.m.. and after a good fly the winning bird arrived at Atr. Alexander's loft at 2.1S p.m. The balance of the birds were closely bunched. The results are:— Air. A. Alexander's m h Witchcraft, 1107 yds per minute • 1 Mr. Goodwin's r c c War Mist. 1105 yds 2 Mr. Windsor's m c Warrior, 1103 yds 3 Mr. ReVTs r c c Rose Boy. 1102 yds; Air. ■T. Soare's g c Gay Chief. 1100 yds; Air. W. Wright's blk c c Ace High. 1090.12yd5: Mr. W. McHuglrs r c c Journey's End. 1099.1 vds; Alessrs. AlcHugh Bros.' g h Miss Grizelda, lOOSyds: Air. Ryan's g c Grey Bird. lOSlvds: Mr. J. Herring's r c h Florrie Wrack. 1075 yds: Alessrs. Bright and Turner's bite p c Grand Voyage, 1059 yds; Mr. Compton's r c c The Jestpr, 1049 "yds: Air. E. Buchanan's b c h Foolish, 1032 yds.

NORTHERN RACING CLUB. The Northern Racing Pigeon Club flew a race from Ohakune. an airline distance or' ISO mile?. The birds -were liberated at 9 a.m., and the first bird arrived at Mr. Knight's loft at 2 p.m.. winning club and section prizes. Following are the results: — CITY SECTION. Mr. Knight's b c p c "What's Wanted, 1067.Syds per minute 1 Mr. Walker's b c p c National, 1066 yds 2 Mr. Billing's b c c, 1063 yds 3 Mr. Wadtlell's b c c. 1063 yds ; Mr. Cole's b c c- 1039 yds: Mr. Davies and Son's r p h. 103Syds: Mr. Hanlon's b c h, 935 yds; Mr. Grime's b c c, 900 yds. EASTERN SECTION. Mr. Bedford's b c c Lord Kitchener, 1067.3 yds 1 Mr. Porter's b c c Tactician. 1066 yds .. - Messrs. Irving and Don's rh, 104Syds . 3 Mr. Shiel's r c c, 1043 yds 4 WESTERN SECTION. Mr. Wilson's bc h Joy Friend, 1061 yds 1 Mr. Fullerton's w c Bon Voyage, 1051 yds 2 Mr. Solomon's bc h Empress, 1047 yds . 3 Mr. Spier's b cp h. 1046 yds; Mr. Buchanan's b c c. 1042 yds; Mr. ICirby and Son's bib c, 1037 yds; Mr. Cairns' bc c, 1033 yds. WAITEMATA CLUB. The above club contested a race from Tatimarunui. an airline distance of 144 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 10 a.m.. in fair weather. Mr. H. E. Crowhurst's white cock White Ensign l¥. proved the winner( landing to its loft at 1.40 p.m.. credited with a velocity of 118.3 yd per minute. Details: — Mr. H. K. Crowhurst's w c White Ensign 11.. 116.3 yds per minute 1 Mr. R. Olliver's re c Red Persistence, 1162 yds 2 Mr. A. Benton's r c c Red Reliance, 113Syds 3 Also flew : Mr. E. J. Andrear's r c c Koslyn Red. 1140 yds; Mr. S. G. Gorman's entry, 1120 yds.

CORNWALL CLUB.

The above club flew a race from Tnninarunui. an airline distance of 143 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 10.30 a.in., and the winiiin;* bird was Mr. Bedford's Ben Toft. Ten lofts competed. Results are :— Mr. Bedford's blk <: Ben Toft, 1090 yds per minute 1 Mr. B. Kothery's rc e Moa. 1092 yds . 'J Mr. K. Wattam's. b c c Midnight Sun. 1091 yds : Also flew: Mr. F. Parkcs, 1070 yds: Mr, Klees. 106Svds: Mr. A. Trembath, 1043 yds: Mr. C. l'oung, 1037 yds: Mr. <;. Hill. 933 vds; Messrs. F. Whitley and McVinney. 940vds ; Mr. B. Adams. 92Sy<ls. Nest weefe the club fly from National Park, 135 miles. AVALON CLUB. *

The Avalon Clut> flew a race from Ohakune in fine weather. The stationmaster liberated the birds at 0 a.m. The -winning bind proved to be Mr. McGregor's fine re.d chequer cock. Results :— Alessrs. AlcGregors Bros, r c c Rod Feather. IOSG.Syds per minute 1 Mr. D. Herrings' b c p c Aussie. 1071.7 yds •• • • 2 Mr. G. Wilson s r c c Lone Star. 1071.3 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. R. Hewlett's r c c Air 107-1 vds; Alessrs. Scott Bros, m p c Phantom Star. 1064.1yd5: Air. L. Sparkes' b c c Bruno. 1059.Syds; Air.- Coulson's and Mr. Sattblewaitc's. NORTH SHORE CLUB. The North Shore Pigeon Club contested a race from Taumarnriui, an airline distance of 144 miles, for a trophy presented bv Mr D. Fredatovicb. The winning bird was" a' r c c Prince of Orange, owned by Mr. J. Rawlings. The first three positions wore separated by decimals only. Details : Mr. Rawlings' rcc Prince of Orange, 1139.9 yds per minute - 1 3lessrs. Buchanan Bros, rcc oky Hign. Mr. l b c h Blue Princess, 1139.4 yds 3 Also flew: Air. G. Hemmingway's b c c Eh Timi. 1135 yds: 'Mr. D. Fredatovich's h c c Young Knox. 1129 yds: Air. G. King's rcc Courier. 1120 yds: Air. F. Roman s h c d c Gporze Washington. 1110 yds; Mr. H. Barnhill's b b h Bar One. llOSyds. MANUNUI CLUB. The Manunui Homing Pigeon Club flew the first race on their programme from Alarton" Junction. The birds were liberated bv the stationmaster in dull weather, and. ifter 2 hours 13 minutes 10 seconds, the winning bird homed to Mr. D. Wilson's loft. Following are the results: — Mr. D. Wilson's Prodice, 10S2.9yds per A Patterson's Alollison, 10S2*.7yds 2 J- Langwell's Walroon, 1043.4 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. J. Davis' Starlight, 1041.7yd5; Mr. J. Whittaker's Seatown, -t AI O 7T"(iS Next week the club continue their programme with a race from Te Kuiti.